Great Hearts Western Hills vs Idea Mays College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hearts Western Hills
San Antonio · Charter other · Grades K–11
1,326 students
Idea Mays College Preparatory
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 6–12
748 students
| Measure | Great Hearts Western Hills San Antonio, Texas | Idea Mays College Preparatory San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #508 of 1,419 |
| National rank | – | #6407 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,326 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Mays College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Idea Mays College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •Great Hearts Western Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 70.2%).
- •Idea Mays College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.9).
- •Great Hearts Western Hills is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 748.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Hearts Western Hills better than Idea Mays College Preparatory?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Hearts Western Hills and Idea Mays College Preparatory?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hearts Western Hills: 1,326. Idea Mays College Preparatory: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hearts Western Hills and Idea Mays College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Great Hearts Western Hills is unranked and Idea Mays College Preparatory is 508th of 1,419 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).